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Weekly Meditation & Yoga Throughout the Summer 2012

Meditation and Yoga
Please feel free to drop in on any of the classes below to participate.

Mindfulness Meditation and Yoga - Weekly at the Multi-Faith Centre

Special Event
Sun April 15          Discovering you stillpoint: A Meditation Workshop
                             Free for students to register click                               

Mondays    

5-8 pm              Meditation in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh  (Main activity Hall).       
                                                
                         Typical meditation sessions consists of:                              
                         - Guided meditation (approx 20min)                              
                         - Walking meditation (approx 15min)                              
                         - Silent sitting meditation (approx 20min)                              
                         - Mindful movements/ stretching (approx 5-10min)                            
                         - A reading on Buddhist teachings (approx 15mins)                            
                         - Dharma sharing (approx 30mins)
                            Sponsored by True Peace Sangha 

                        Contact
ghanchee@gmail.com for more information.

Tuesdays    

12:30-1:30pm       Yoga Pilates - yoga hybrid: gentle class, often addressing the particular needs   
                          of the participants on a week-by-week basis 
                          (Multi-Purpose room or Quiet Room-Check Daily Schedule).      Sponsored by
                           Academic Success.

4-5pm                  Beginner Mindfulness Meditation with Dr. John Vervaeke ($5 per session Drop-In, Multi-
                          Purpose Room 2nd floor)

5-6pm                  Intermediate Mindfulness Meditation with Dr. John Vervake ($5 per session, requires
                          instructors permission to attend Multi-Purpose Room 2nd floor,
                           contact  john.vervaeke@gmail.com)

6-7pm                 Advanced Mindfulness Meditation with Dr. John Vervake ($5 per session, requires
                          instructors permission to attend Multi-Purpose Room 2nd floor, 
                          contact  
john.vervaeke@gmail.com)

7-9 pm                  Chan Meditation focuses on yoga, sitting, and walking meditation with a
                          sharing section afterwards. Taught by Janusz Kuras Dharma Drum Mountain
                          Buddhist Association (Quiet Room 3rd floor). 
                          Contact 
angela.yu@utoronto.ca for more information.       


Wednesdays  
 

12 pm                Yoga - This class focuses on breathing, stretching and relaxation, the perfect
                          antidote for the middle of the week stress and fatigue
                          (Multi-Purpose Room).   Sponsored by Health and Well-Being.        


Thursdays

 

Fridays 



*All of the above takes place at the Multi-Faith Centre, 569 Spadina Ave.